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Sietch
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Post subject: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:14 pm |
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Penny for your thoughts. For a long time I've carried a SW 642. That gun no longer exists due to user error and I'm shopping for the next thing. Also, I've decided to go auto. I don't really have any opportunity to try a lot out, so any input is appreciated. Here's what I've found that I'm considering. FNH FN40CZ 40P / CZ P06Sig P229 Springfield XD40Any thoughts, comments, recommendations, jeers? I might do a poll too.
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MNBud
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:33 pm |
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macphisto
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:34 pm |
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I own two XDs, a subcompact in 9mm and an XDm-40, and they're both great. I'm really curious to hear more about this: Sietch wrote: That gun no longer exists due to user error
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mo_the_mouse
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:41 pm |
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Yeah, I am with Mac on this one...
What did you do?
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chunkstyle
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:26 pm |
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Come on over, I'll let you rummage through the arms locker, see what feels right for you.
Other locals could show up too, and bring their suggestions. It'll be like a Tupperware party.
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 5:00 pm |
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Sietch wrote: Penny for your thoughts. For a long time I've carried a SW 642. That gun no longer exists due to user error and I'm shopping for the next thing. Also, I've decided to go auto. I don't really have any opportunity to try a lot out, so any input is appreciated. Here's what I've found that I'm considering. FNH FN40CZ 40P / CZ P06Sig P229 Springfield XD40Any thoughts, comments, recommendations, jeers? I might do a poll too. I have a XD .45 4 inch, but I have shot the other 3. I personally would take the p229 over the rest if you have the bank roll. That being said I love my XD. I know this isn't much but i hope it helps.
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Macx
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:19 pm |
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CZ Rami in .40 owner here. LOVE it. Love it even more since Srigs at Sideguard hooked me up with the most excellent Tuckable IWB. Exceptionally easy to carry. with a grip that feels OH so good. CZ P-06 is on my buy list right after an SP101, the Rami won't be traded when either of those happen. I also own an XD40 4" that I never carry anymore and carried infrequently just because I could never get comfortable with the striker fired passive safety thing (not a Glock fan obviously) but it is a fine gun and I don't have any complaints besides that model being a bit big for concealment. On the CZ, I love having the DA or cocked and locked option & mag capacity is the same as the Makarov that preceded it as a primary carry so I don't have to think (differently) about round count.
You might also consider the Sig 239, been drooling over 239's in .40 for a while & had I not had the good fortune to discover CZ love .. . . might have gone that way.
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 6:50 pm |
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The SW 642 (any hammerless J-frame) is still tough to beat for a gun that can be carried everyday.
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Blued Steel
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 7:18 pm |
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Colt's mfg. 1911a1 Combat Commander. Pre series 80.
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:01 pm |
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Consider the Smith & Wesson M&P line as well. The compacts are great carry guns.
What type of 'user error' occurred?
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Moby Clarke
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:39 pm |
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I would say no more suggestions unless Sietch comes up with the goods on the "user error". You can't start a thread like that and then not give any details. So, no more help until you come clean. Who is with me?
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MNBud
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:29 am |
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I'm with you.
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:43 am |
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I really want to know what the user error is, too.
But I'll throw the H&K P7 into the mix. I love mine; it's addictive.
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 8:52 am |
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Yep. Gov't (5") or Commander (4") size. Take a good look at the Springfield Armory line of 1911A1's.
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Post subject: Re: Choosing a New Carry Gun Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:10 am |
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How about a Sig 239 DAK, or the CZ P-01 in 9mm +p+. It's the only handgun to ever recieve NATO certification for reliability.
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